The FITM, FED, and SCS City U held the 6th monthly academic affairs meeting of the 2014/2015 academic year in the conference room at 4th floor of the Golden Dragon campus. All the full-time teaching staff, executive directors, and key teachers were present at the meeting hosted by Prof. Aliana Leong, Vice-Rector of City U. Prof. Kong F.Q, Vice-Rector of City U was invited to the meeting.
Prof. Aliana Leong welcomed Prof. Kong on behalf of the faculties and expressed her wish that Prof. Kong would continue to support, guide, and show solicitude for the academic affairs and student activities of the FITM, FED, and SCS. Prof. Kong recognized the performance of tourism and education programs led by Prof. Leong and noted the academic affairs of the faculties with appreciation. Prof. Leong introduced the staff in attendance and described the development of the faculties before the meeting started.
Surrounding the progress of various work in the second semester of the 2014/2015 academic year, the meeting focused on the discussion of topics including student attendance, the admission examination of the first batch of students from Mainland China, international communication activities, exchange and internship programs, postgraduate dissertations, the admission of the new academic year, versatile specialist development scheme, opinions and suggestions for ICAN and My Office, recruitment of teaching and administrative staff and others. Meeting attendees expressed their opinions actively and offered many useful suggestions. The resolution of the meeting will be followed up and carried out.
At the end of the meeting, Prof. Aliana Leong invited Prof. Kong to give concluding remarks. Prof. Kong said that it was a great experience to attend the academic affairs meeting, the first meeting of this type she attended since she came to City U two months ago. The faculties, as well as the speakers, were all well prepared and she benefited from the reports presented. Prof. Kong particularly mentioned the significance of teaching quality and public acknowledgement to the university. Teaching quality is the pillar for university development and she will also follow the example of this meeting to improve management and optimize rules and regulations related to academic affairs. Prof. Kong also lauded Prof. Aliana Leong for her support, respect and concern for the staff which strengthened their unity as a team.
In the future, the FITM, FED, and SCS will make continued efforts to advocate rigorous academic attitude, pursue outstanding teaching quality, efficient administration, and higher social recognition. With the support of the university leaders and with the joint efforts of all the staff, the FITM, FED, and SCS City U effectively contributes to the social and economic development of Macau.
Photo: Prof. Aliana Leong, Prof. Kong F.Q, and the meeting attendees
